Amid mounting global attention, Pope condemns Nigerian kidnappings in a solemn address at St. Peter’s Square, calling for the release of hundreds of abducted students and worshippers across Nigeria.
He expressed “deep sorrow” over the escalating violence.
Pope Leo XIV urged Catholics worldwide to pray for the victims and warned that churches and schools must remain sanctuaries of hope.
The Vatican’s condemnation comes at a time when international pressure is growing, with the United States, rights organisations, and global faith networks demanding urgent security reforms in Nigeria.
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